Turkey Day 2011

Turkey Day 2011 was spent at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Jace, Lexa, and Mommy were there for the whole weekend with Daddy joining when he wasn't working. The added bonus was Tom, Erin, and Keegan's presence. Check out all the fun!

Lexa is not shy. She actually may have moved a couple of kids to get a front row seat at the Christmas parade.....



Jace's face after Santa went by....



Pretty (ornery) lady.



Paci thief. What is it with her and those things? She has never used one but anytime a baby has one she steals it.



Mommy's Christmas Miracle! Lexa took a nap. In the living room. Whatever...it was the only one all weekend.



A kiss for Mama.



Enjoying some grub at the maidrite.



Jacer with his Mommy.



And another one. At the parade this time.



Jace and Daddy at the parade.



Hanging with Uncle Tom...or Tom Thomas as he is more well known.



Cousins!



Lexa and Courtney playing at the Petersen Plantation (that would be Fabulous Aunt Kay's house).



Last but not least....an attempt at a group cousin picture. Fail.

Thanksgiving at Nana and Papa's!

Mommy must explain...she has FINALLY put iphoto on her computer and is FINALLY able to successfully get pictures on her computer...and then actually find them again. The problem now is her editing abilities. The download she used on her work computer is not compatible with a mac. Sigh. It would seem she could very easily use the photoshop she so desperately wanted and received last Christmas. If only she could figure out how to work it. So, please disregard the lack of photo editing and any red eyes. Mommy is making progress people. In time you will be seeing nicely edited photos again. Ok, on to the pictures.....

Reading. It does a kid good. And a Mommy because it involves SILENCE!



This would be the pooping moose that Papa shared with Jace. Lovely isn't she? It took Mommy a long time to capture the poo actually being dispensed. Your welcome.



Nana hanging out with Jacer and Lexa. Pretty sure even the best photo editing software couldn't fix Jace's expression.....



Mommy's lil' turkey.



Helping Uncle Keith drink his beer.....what a kid!



Jace's turkey he made at school. He also made an apple turkey complete with marshmallows and fruit loops. That one is not pictured because it was eaten within 2 seconds of coming in the door. Poor turkey.



And finally, one of the upsides of being tiny. You can fit in your doll's stroller and have your brother take you on a spin through the house!

Jace and Lexa's Christmas Jig.....

Do you know......

how lucky Mommy feels to be this little guy's mama......



He is such a sweet genuine soul. Tonight when he was upset because he couldn't watch a movie he said, "Mommy, I still like you, I'm just mad at you right now".

After Mommy told him what a responsible thing that was to say he decided he was no longer mad and wanted to recount his entire day. It included talking about his friend Emily at school. She apparently just got tubes in her ears. He told Mommy that he was "keeping Emily in his foughts (thoughts)".

What a little dream boat.

Cousin Keegan

Cousin Keegan is a hit with Jace and Lexa. They were so excited he was able to come and visit last weekend. Of course they were mildly happy to see Aunt Erin as well. Kona is an added bonus. Poor old Ozzy has slowed down so much he just doesn't get in to Kona's..ummmm...antics as much anymore. Grandma even made it for some of the fun on Sunday. She made Jace's entire year by bringing him a spiderman t-shirt. Ah the little things.

Saturday was the last day of swim lessons. Can Mommy get an AMEN! Water just isn't Jace's forte. He unfortunately has worn out his welcome in the preschool class. Mommy isn't sure if there is a limit on how many times you can take the class without passing so she is calling it a day and giving Jacer a break. Cross your fingers swim lessons in the summer go over better.



For those of you who don't know, Lexa is extremely into coloring, makeup, and tattoos. Yes, tattoos. Not a good combination. She frequently either gives herself a tattoo or puts on makeup with her markers. This particular night was makeup. The picture does not do it justice. She gave new meaning to light blue eyeshadow.




She does love her 3D glasses.....



Mommy has never claimed she wasn't a smidge odd. Lexa, not Mommy. Mommy is totally normal.



Scary teeth....



Scary teeth part 2



Lexa and Keegan reading. Lexa looks a little dazed..or maybe she is planning her next move. Yes, that is much more likely.



Nothing like getting another graduation/wedding video picture!



Princess Lexa.



And Princess Keegan.



Sweet princess Keegan seems like a good ending point. Goodbye.

Mommy is going to make this short and sweet. A lot has happened lately. Grandpa Steve was in town for a visit. Halloween happened. A combine ride occurred. There is more but you will just have to check out the pictures for details.

Jacer sweeping up the corn during his combine excursion with Nate and Daddy.



The combine he rode on.



Jace and Lexa's neighbor Brian is one of their all-time favorite people. You can see why...loads and loads of Halloween candy and goodies all from him!



Spiderman and a sack of potatoes.



The story on this one is...this house is known for giving trick-or-treaters a good scare. It is also known for giving out full-sized candy bars. It lived up to it's reputation giving the kids a good scream and Mommy lots 'o chocolate!



Mommy came home one night to find it was 'Daddy and Lexa's spa night'. Hot pink was the color of choice for the pedicure.



Jace made Halloween cookie pops for his class. Apparently they were good.



Lexa getting some candy at the mall. She caught on quickly!



Oh kids these days. Always texting or on facebook.



Displaying his spooky supper on Halloween night.



Posing with Grandpa Steve.



His spider sense was tingling....he needed candy.



Halloween 2011.



Eating some of her loot.



Jacer putting the finishing touches on his cookie pops.



3 generations....coloring.



That's all folks!!

Pictures on hold.

The pictures from Halloween and Grandpa Steve's visit are on hold. Mommy is sincerely trying to stop using her work computer for pictures. The problem is she has no clue how to do anything on her new laptop! She is almost certain it is a problem with the machine...and not the user. Be patient blog readers. Mommy will prevail and pictures will be seen.......